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Paul & Company 13/4 Scale Changer Harmonium

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Paul & Company 13/4 Scale Changer Harmonium - PREORDER ONLY

$3,499.00

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Pretuned & Inspected by Expert Musicians
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Paul & Co. manufactures some of the worlds very best Kolkata-style harmoniums. Precision craftsmanship is evident in every detail and distinguishes their instruments from lower cost scale changers. This is their standard 13 scale, 4 reed model. Like any Paul, it's an amazing instrument with resonance and depth of tone in proportion to it's impressive size and scale.

Visiting the Paul & Company shop in Howrah, West Bengal, we have seen first-hand how these artisan craftsmen go about creating some of the worlds finest harmoniums. In that same spirit, we engage in an unparalleled tuning and refinement process, optimizing each unique piece to achieve it's full potential. Our efforts combined, Old Delhi Music delivers the absolute best Paul & Company harmoniums available anywhere.

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Paul & Company 13/4 Scale Changer Harmonium - PREORDER ONLY

$3,499.00

{price}% OFF Sold out

Pretuned & Inspected by Expert Musicians
Delivery Available Worldwide
Includes Learning Offers + Gig Bag

Pre-Orders are Sold Out. Please email for notification on next availability.

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Expert tuning & refinement services completed at our shop in Urbana, IL
Learning offers from our friends at the Bhakti Breakfast Club (first month FREE access), KirtanLeader.com , and Sacred Sound Lab .
Padded Gig Bag

Materials

Exterior Construction: Teak
Interior Construction: Teak

Dimensions

Box Type: Traditional Collapsing
Dimensions: 27.75 x 18 x 8.5 in. (closed), 27.75 x 18 x 10.5 in. (open)
Weight: 48 lbs.
Key Construction: Two-piece

Reeds & Functions

Number of Keys: 37 sliding
Reed type: Palitana, Mohan Lal Premier
Reed banks: 4 sets (Bass, Male, Male, Female)
Reed orientation: Horizontal (Bass) / Vertical (Male, Male, Female)
Stops: 4 (Bass, Male, Male, Female)
Drones: 7
Coupler: left action
Scale changer: 13 scales

OUR TUNING PROCESS:

Our standard harmonium tuning process begins at our shop in India and ends at our U.S. location where a member of our staff - all highly trained and deeply experienced musicians - will finalize the set-up and tuning on every harmonium we sell. You won't find a more thorough refinement process anywhere.

Equal Tuning - (Free): This service is recommended for anyone playing in traditional non-Western orientations or simply enjoying music independently and/or not playing in any groups. These instruments are nicely in tune to themselves, but not universally matched to any specific pitch reference. This is the typical approach taken in India.

Concert Pitch (A440 tuning) - Add $250: This is the best choice for most musicians, students, and those who play their instrument with others. A440 hz is the tuning standard for Western Instruments - piano, guitar, etc. Some refer to this as “Concert Pitch A440”. For this service, our expert musicians in the US will tune the instrument to correspond with the Concert Pitch standard.

SHIPPED WITH CARE

We work diligently to curate the best selection of unique Indian instruments on Earth, and we want every instrument we ship to arrive safely. While we cannot control everything that happens in transit, our thoughtful packing methods ensure that most of what ship arrives undamaged.

Should things not go perfectly, Navidium Shipping Protection offers peace of mind with Delivery Guarantee in the event your delivery is damaged, stolen, or lost during transit. This means that in any of these events you won't have be filing a claim with the shipping carrier. Rather, you can just reach out to us directly, and we'll make sure another instrument is sent out quickly - no hassle.

See our full Shipping Policies HERE.

Don't want shipping protection? No problem. Simply decline the offer in your shopping cart and you won't be charged.

Old Delhi Music is a small business run by a few mindful folks intent on making the worlds very best Indian folk instruments available to customers in North America and beyond. We do our honest best to curate a selection of instruments we feel good about, but if you don't love anything you buy from us, we don't want you to feel stuck with it. In the case you wish to exchange or return something you have purchased from us, the following policies apply (READ OUR RETURN FULL POLICY HERE)

RETURNS

Our policy lasts 14 days from the day you receive your instrument. Beyond this, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

REFUNDS (if applicable)

Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Only standard items may be refunded. We cannot refund purchases of products that have been highly customized per customer request. This policy excludes standard tuning or tuning to A440, but includes tuning to A432 and other less common calibrations.

EXCHANGES (if applicable)

We will replace all standard items or parts if they are defective or otherwise damaged. B-stock and used instruments are not replaceable but still eligible for exchange. If you need to exchange any item, please send us an email at olddelhimusic@gmail.com .

While much of India is rapidly advancing, the Indian instrument manufacturing process remains very old school. From touch ups to tuning, much of what we do at Old Delhi Music is add a layer of quality control to an otherwise non-standardized production process.

We wrote THIS ARTICLE to ensure customers understand and might appreciate this vintage production style, the unique products we carry, and how we're working to ensure genuine quality, despite the odds. It's a quick read, and definitely worthwhile for anyone considering the purchase of a traditional Indian instrument.

Thank you,

Old Delhi Music

I love Harmonium

Nic was fantastic and always obliged me when I asked questions and for special favours, like the videos of the harmonium and guidance on how best use it and to look after it. Nic took the time to talk with me over the phone and helped guide me make the right choice for my needs for Bhajans.

I'm in love with my Paul & Co harmonium from Old Delhi Music. Thanks guys.

An absolute gem of an instrument

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to Nic and Old Delhi Music for making my dreams of owning this masterpiece reality.

I just received my Paul & Co. Harmonium that I purchased from Old Delhi Music. It's an absolute gem of an instrument. The quality, the sound and the craftsmanship of this beautiful instrument is second to none.

I do own a few other Harmoniums from other Harmonium manufacturers, but the quality and craftsmanship of Paul & Co Harmoniums are in a class of it's own.

I am so glad that I chose Old Delhi Music to purchase my original Paul & Co. Harmonium. They made my purchase of owning an original Paul & Co. Harmonium easy and worry free.

I highly recommend this instrument to anyone who appreciates a true work of art and an instrument with the highest quality, sound and craftsmanship.

Thanks again Nic and Old Delhi Music for making my dreams come true.

Shah, F.

Superb quality, superb sound

This is probably the highest quality harmonium you will find. I am an engineer as well as a musician (and an instrument maker), and I pride myself on maintaining a high level of quality and precision in my work. I am very aware that, in general, precise craftsmanship is not something you encounter in harmoniums. However, this Paul & Co 13/4 seems to be a notable exception.

The aesthetics of this instrument are great. A close look at this instrument (outside and in) strongly reinforces the evidence that this instrument was built with precision by skilled craftspeople. That translates directly to smooth, precise, and even playability. It is also designed to be serviceable, and looks like it should last a lifetime if properly cared for.

If you're going to buy this model get it with the wet tuning (otherwise the 11/3 is a wiser option). It's the primary reason for having two identical male reed banks. With the four reed banks and the left-acting coupler, the variety of sounds this harmonium can deliver is truly astonishing! One cool thing to note is that when the coupler is engaged, even the low notes that are below where the keys are positioned will sound.

At 50 pounds it takes some focused exertion (and care) to move it around, but the handle does seem nice and solid. The soft case allows the handle to still be used to lift and carry the instrument.

This may not be the finest harmonium you can buy, but it is by far the finest one I've ever seen or heard! I'm psyched!

Our Commitment

We don’t cut corners.

When you buy from us, you’re buying an instrument that has been thoughtfully sourced and fully inspected by knowledgeable musicians before it ever goes out the door.

Shipping available worldwide

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Incredible Customer support.

When you need us, we are here for you with expert support and guidance. Our team of musicians is available to answer your questions with personalized care.

ABOUT OLD DELHI MUSIC

Old Delhi Music makes buying a quality harmonium, tabla set, sitar, or other Indian instrument easy.

Our business has been family-owned and operated since 2010. In the U.S., we are a small team of musicians dedicated to refinements and customer support. In India, we’ve built relationships with many of the country's best musical artisans and founded a workshop where our staff ensures quality.

We sell and ship the best Indian instruments available on earth throughout North America and globally.